European leaders have rallied behind Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a contentious exchange with former U.S. President Trump, highlighting increasing tensions between the U.S. and EU over the Ukraine war. The EU’s foreign policy chief asserted a need for new leadership within the free world, prompting European nations to bolster their support for Ukraine. Prominent figures like Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized ongoing solidarity with Zelenskyy, advocating for a peaceful resolution based on Ukraine’s sovereignty amidst concerns over Trump’s dismissive stance towards the conflict.
In a social media post Kaja Kallas, the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, wrote: Ukraine is Europe! We stand by Ukraine. We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the aggressor.
Addressing Zelenskyy directly, Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the EU Commission, wrote: Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone.
Keir Starmer called Zelenskyy to express his support, stating he retains unwavering support for Ukraine and is playing his part to find a path forward to lasting peace.
The EU foreign policy chief declared that the free world needs a new leader, emphasizing that it’s up to Europeans to take on this challenge.
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